Our ability to make sense of the auditory world results from neural processing that begins in
the ear, goes through multiple subcortical areas, and continues in the cortex. The specific …

Signal detection theory is one of psychology's most well-known and influential theoretical
frameworks. However, the conceptual hurdles that had to be overcome before the theory …

The auditory system transforms auditory stimuli from the external environment into
perceptual auditory objects. Recent studies have focused on the contribution of the auditory …

Despite well-established anatomical differences between primary and non-primary auditory
cortex, the associated representational transformations have remained elusive. Here we …

Estimates of detection and discrimination thresholds are often used to explore broad
perceptual similarities between human subjects and animal models. Pupillometry shows …

Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is a chronic health condition that affects one-third of
the world population. One hallmark of presbycusis is a difficulty hearing in noisy …

Adaptive behavior requires integrating prior knowledge of action outcomes and sensory
evidence for making decisions while maintaining prior knowledge for future actions. As …

Sensory deprivation during development induces lifelong changes to central nervous
system function that are associated with perceptual impairments. However, the relationship …

The brain faces the challenging task of preserving a consistent portrayal of the external
world in the face of disruptive sensory inputs. What alterations occur in sensory …

The ability to separate background noise from relevant acoustic signals is essential for
appropriate sound-driven behavior in natural environments. Examples of this separation are …